BOOTS, Paris Texas. Photograph courtesy Acielle / STYLE DU MONDE.
The Definitive 2019 Fall Boot Guide
Working on the annual breakdown of boot trends is not unlike watching the Emmys. Every year we know to expect a few repeat appearances, one definite breakout star (clearly, Phoebe Waller-Bridge), and always, always a couple of newcomers that surprise and delight. What we’ve learned from doing our due diligence thus far? Knee-highs are back, Chelseas never left, cowgirls can be chic, kittens are always ready to party, and the chunkier the heel, the sexier the shoe. And now for the nominees…
CHUNKY COMBAT
Heavy-duty street-stompers may not be for everyone, but when teamed with good tailoring, these sleek spin-offs morph into the most modern styling hack ever.
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Clergerie
boots
goop, $695SHOP NOW -
Chloé
boots
goop, $1,340SHOP NOW -
Hiraeth
boots
goop, $650SHOP NOW -
Valentino
boots
MatchesFashion, $995SHOP NOW
Wear them with
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G. Label
shelly pleated-back top
goop, $375SHOP NOW -
Proenza Shouler
pants
goop, $1,090SHOP NOW -
Totême
coat
goop, $1,100SHOP NOW
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Acne Studios
boots
goop, $800SHOP NOW
WESTERN REBOOT
Citified, with a slick country twang, these pointy-toed classics are the perfect counterpoint to every pair of cropped bottoms you own.
CHELSEA 2.0
Faux snakeskin, high shine, lug soles—we didn’t think it was possible, but this historically no-BS boot has stepped up its game and gotten…cooler. Do yourself a favor and get the cashmere socks.
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AGL
boots
goop, $395SHOP NOW -
ATP Atelier
boots
goop, $695SHOP NOW -
Dries Van Noten
boots
Net-a-Porter, $840SHOP NOW -
Bottega Veneta
boots
Bottega Veneta, $990SHOP NOW
Wear them with
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Apiece Apart
jacket
goop, $625SHOP NOW -
The Elder
Statesman
socks
MatchesFashion,
$155SHOP NOW -
The Elder
Statesman
socks
MatchesFashion,
$300SHOP NOW -
Nanushka
parka
goop, $620SHOP NOW
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Stella McCartney
boots
goop, $1,035SHOP NOW
HIGH AND MIGHTY
The taller, the chicer, if you ask us. These statement-making knee-highs may be great with a swingy hemline, but we’re breaking all the rules by wearing ours with jeans tucked in.
BLOCK PARTY
Hardly new kids on the, ahem, block, these stacked beauties deliver durability, walkability, versatility—all the -ilities—a shoe we can count on in every season.
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BY FAR Shoes
boots
goop, $510SHOP NOW -
ATP Atelier
boots
goop, $570SHOP NOW -
Tabitha Simmons
boots
goop, $795SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
boots
goop, $1,365SHOP NOW
Wear them with
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Wolford
Tights
goop, $61SHOP NOW -
Wolford
Socks
goop, $29SHOP NOW -
Wolford
Tights
goop, $49SHOP NOW -
Wolford
Socks
goop, $17SHOP NOW
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AGL
booties
goop, $515SHOP NOW
THE KITTEN
They have the allure of after-dark heels and the sensibility of sturdy boots, along with the works-with-everything-in-your-wardrobe factor. You can’t lose.
